Motorola XTS2500 - Manual (Page 45)

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 33
Common Radio Features
Repeater or Direct Operation
Also known as TALKAROUND operation, DIRECT lets you bypass
the repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and
receive frequencies are the same.
REPEATER operation increases the radio’s range by connecting with
other radios through a repeater. Transmit and receive frequencies are
different.
Select Repeater or Direct Operation
Place the preprogrammed
Repeater/Direct switch in
Repeater or Direct position.